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Basic information about CWMS file

When there is a problem with opening files with the file extension CWMS(*.CWMS or *.cwms), you do not need a computer expert. In most cases, using the helpful suggestions of experts contained in our website as well as appropriate programs, you can solve the problem with the CWMS file yourself.

There are 1 file types using the CWMS file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the CWMS file with their brief description and a list of programs that support CWMS file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the CWMS file extension. It answers questions such as:
  • What is the CWMS file?
  • How to open a CWMS file?
  • What programs do I need to open a CWMS file?
  • What programs help to create and edit a CWMS file?
  • How to convert CWMS files to another file format?
  • How to convert another files to CWMS file format?


1.Detail information about CWMS file extension: CompeGPS Land Remote Map

File type CompeGPS Land Remote Map Category GIS Files
Developer CompeGPS TEAM S.L. File format N/A
Description CWMS file is a CompeGPS Land Remote Map developed by CompeGPS TEAM S.L.. Full format name of files that use CWMS extension is CompeGPS Land Remote Map. CompeGPS Land Remote Map format was developed by CompeGPS TEAM S.L.. Files with CWMS extension may be used by programs distributed for Linux, Mac OS, Windows platform. Users are advised to use CompeGPS Land software for managing CWMS files, although 4 other programs can also handle this type of file. CompeGPS Land software was developed by CompeGPS TEAM S.L., and on its official website you may find more information about CWMS files or the CompeGPS Land software program.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert CWMS files

Windows
CompeGPS Land
Microsoft Windows NotePad
NotePad++ text editor

macOS
TextEdit

Linux
gedit



Can't open a CWMS file?

When you click a file to open it, operating system examines the filename extension. If operating system recognizes the filename extension, it opens the file in the program that is associated with that filename extension. When operating system does not recognize a filename extension, you receive the following message:

”Can't open this file: example.CWMS”。

To open this file, you install one of the applications from the list of software programs that you found here, you should be able to open, edit or convert the file with the CWMS extension without any issue.


Where I can download the application that support CWMS file?

If you do not know where you can download the application from our list, click on the link (which is the name of the program), you will find more information there on the location where to download the required application. Most often they are the websites of software manufacturers.


How to change file associations?

  • Right-click a file with the extension whose association you want to change, and then click "Open With".
  • In the "Open With" dialog box, click the program whith which you want the file to open, or click "Browse" to locate the program that you want.
  • Select the ”Always use the selected program to open this kind of file” check box.


Can I change the extension of CWMS files?

Changing the filename extension of a file is not a good idea. When you change a file's extension, you change the way programs on your computer read/open the file. The problem is, changing the file extension does not change the file format. Select a software program from our list and install it on your computer. If the file has not opened correctly, you have to look for a different software program from our list. Sometimes you have to repeat the operation several times.


What else may cause problems width open a CWMS file?

The reasons for the lack of the ability to open a CWMS file on your computer may be at least several. The easiest thing is to find a suitable application installed on your computer, which will open a CWMS file. If there is still something wrong, you might want to check:

  • Whether the CWMS file is damaged.
  • Whether the CWMS file is incorrectly linked in the registry entries.
  • Whether the CWMS file extension has been accidentally removed from the Windows registry.
  • Whether the installation of an application that supports the CWMS file format is incompletely.
  • Whether the CWMS file is infected.
  • Whether the drivers of the equipment used for opening a CWMS file are up to date.
  • Whether your computer has enough hardware resources to open a CWMS file.

If the CWMS file still not working with your software after eliminating the above shortcomings? That means that the problem is more complex and requires the help of a specialist.